Increased robotic capabilities for lead preparation and component insertion on printed wiring assemblies: Topical report

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6089187

Groot, K J

Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA) Robotics development work has increased the capabilities of the robotic component preparation (RCP) workcell to include a mechanism to trim and preform component leads, a part feeder system for radial-leaded components (capacitors and transistors), a fixture to orient axial-lead component marking, the use of dummy parts to separate the component types in the RCP carousel, and the use of the RCP controller to automatically keep track of the quantities of components loaded into the RCP carousel. These changes have reduced the amount of standard hours required to process the components for printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) with a resulting significant cost savings. An order for robotic component insertion system (RCIS) was released for purchase in May 1986 and is scheduled to be shipped to Bendix Kansas City Division (BKC) in the third quarter FY87. An interface system was designed to automate the storage and handling of components between the RCP and RCIS in order to reduce the amount of production operator intervention.

• Research Organization: Allied Corp., Kansas City, MO (USA). Bendix Kansas City Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00613
• OSTI ID: 6089187
• Report Number(s): BDX-613-3806; ON: DE88000136
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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